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Applied Finance

Masters.
Western Sydney University

350

in world overall ranking*

46

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Applied Finance builds advanced, practical finance capability for work across banking, investment and property markets. You’ll select subjects aligned to your career goals and learn techniques used in modern financial decision-making, developed with input from industry practitioners. The program structure can vary depending on prior qualifications and professional experience. This is a Master coursework degree in applied finance. The programme strengthens financial analysis, governance, audit, and investment decision-making for professional finance careers.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across finance functions in a range of organisations, with pathways into banking, funds management, property investment and corporate treasury teams. The degree is designed for those aiming to progress to senior or executive responsibilities, supported by practical, industry-aligned finance study. This is a Master coursework qualification preparing graduates for applied finance careers in financial services and investment-related sectors. Preparing graduates for accounting, audit, financial analysis, and corporate finance leadership roles.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as financial analyst, investment advisor, financial project manager, auditor, lecturer, wealth management consultant, and etc. in companies including KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, American Marketing Association, Chartered Management Institute, and etc.

Duration

1 year or 1.5 years or 2 years

Living Costs in Parramatta**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,174 - 2,875
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,562 - 2,066
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 8 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***


*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2022)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: payscale.com

Costs

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A$33,352 per year

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A$11,885 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

2 years

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April, January, September

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Parramatta City

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2759

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconWESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - UNDERGRADUATE

Up to A$6,00

tick iconWESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - POSTGRADUATE

Up to A$6,00

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR'S ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

50% of tuition fees

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